What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

1950s Kitchen Cart

Mid Century Tea Cart Trolley Bar

Trolley Wooden

Bar Carts With Bottle Holder

Bar Cart With Removable Tray

1950s Trolley

Midcentury Bar Cart Italian Trolley

Cesare Lacca Bar Cart

Bamboo Trolley

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Trays 1950s

$2,007

Cesare Lacca Midcentury Wood Italian Bar Cart with Glass Serving Trays 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic midcentury wood bar cart with glass serving trays. This piece is attributed to Cesare

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Brass and Black Lacquer Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s

$2,031

Midcentury Cesare Lacca Brass and Black Lacquer Wood Italian Bar Cart, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful midcentury vintage serving table or bar cart with brass frame. Cesare Lacca probably

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Italian Bar Cart Serving Trolley from Fratelli Reguitti

$1,792

1950s Italian Bar Cart Serving Trolley from Fratelli Reguitti

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Very decorative and versatile vintage bar cart, serving trolley from the 1950s by Fratelli Reguitti

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Brass

Wicker and Iron Bar Cart or Tea Trolley Table, German, 1950s

$1,460

Wicker and Iron Bar Cart or Tea Trolley Table, German, 1950s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Striking mid-20th century bar trolley in metal with hand-woven wood and wicker fittings. Wood and wicker drink tray on top and on the bottom. Also included a bottle basket carrier an...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Cesare Lacca Style Italian Serving Bar Cart, 1950s, Sculptural Wood, Glass, Bras

$4,063

Cesare Lacca Style Italian Serving Bar Cart, 1950s, Sculptural Wood, Glass, Bras

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant Italian mid-century bar cart attributed to Cesare Lacca, produced in the 1950s. The trolley

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Italian mid-century modern wooden cart two glass tops and brass wheels, 1950s

$687

Italian mid-century modern wooden cart two glass tops and brass wheels, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern wooden cart two glass tops and brass wheels, 1950s Cart with two

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

George Coslin Serving Bar Cart with Drawers in Rosewood and Chrome, Italy, 1950s

$2,979

George Coslin Serving Bar Cart with Drawers in Rosewood and Chrome, Italy, 1950s

By Bernini, George Coslin

Located in Roma, IT

Italy during the 1950s. In amazing vintage condition, this elegant serving cart showcases beautifully

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Unique White Cesare Lacca Tea Trolley or Bar Cart for Cassina, Italy 1950s

$1,800

Unique White Cesare Lacca Tea Trolley or Bar Cart for Cassina, Italy 1950s

By Cesare Lacca, Cassina

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Unique white lacquered tea trolley or bar cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina In my opinion the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Teak and Brass with Removable Tray, 1950s

$1,256

Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Teak and Brass with Removable Tray, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Mid-Century Modern Serving Cart in Teak and Brass with Removable Tray, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-century Italian Curved Wood Bar Cart, Brass Accessories 1950s

$949

Mid-century Italian Curved Wood Bar Cart, Brass Accessories 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-century Italian curved wood bar cart, brass accessories 1950s Intact and in good condition. 4

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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Poul Hundevad, Danish Modern, Teak, Expandable Bar Carts, Denmark, 1950s

$4,500 / set

Poul Hundevad, Danish Modern, Teak, Expandable Bar Carts, Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Hundevad, Domus

Located in Stamford, CT

Poul Hundevad, Domus, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Teak, Expandable Serving Carts, Denmark, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Vintage Chrome and Folding Serving Trolley, 1950's

$382

Mid-Century Vintage Chrome and Folding Serving Trolley, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

- Leningrad the 1950's Good original condition

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Brass Bar Cart Attributed to Aldo Tura 1950s

$2,629

Mid-Century Brass Bar Cart Attributed to Aldo Tura 1950s

By Aldo Tura

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century Brass Bar Cart attributed to Aldo Tura 1950s Glass tops, intact and in good condition

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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Italian Black Wood and Brass Serving Bar Cart, Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s

$2,091

Italian Black Wood and Brass Serving Bar Cart, Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s

By Angelo De Baggis, Ico Parisi

Located in Roma, IT

wife Luisa. The cart was produced by De Baggis in the 1950s in Italy. This elegant bar cart is

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Riviera Mid-Century Bar Cart in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, France 1950s

$2,270

French Riviera Mid-Century Bar Cart in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, France 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Fabulous Mid-Century bar cart fully made in curved bamboo, rattan and woven wicker. This gorgeous

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Serving Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s

$2,031

Serving Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Rome, IT

Serving bar cart in wood and brass details composed of two removable glass trays by the Italian

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Metal White Bar Cart Mategot Style France 1950s

$5,796

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Metal White Bar Cart Mategot Style France 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Metal White Bar Cart Mategot Style France 1950s A beautiful and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

$2,211

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Carimate, Como

Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet cart with two glass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Wood

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

$2,270

1950s Art Deco Midcentury Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Carimate, Como

Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Metal Bar Cart or Serving Table 1950s Italy

$1,625

Mid Century Modern White Vintage Metal Bar Cart or Serving Table 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

and equipped with two wheels, 1950s Italy. A charming bar cart from perforated sheet metal and wire

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wire, Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s

$1,191Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Wooden Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Catania, CT

Sophisticated Italian bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca, crafted in the 1950s. The structure is

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Wood

German Wilhelm Renz Retro Bar Cart or Tea Trolley, 1950s

$4,200

German Wilhelm Renz Retro Bar Cart or Tea Trolley, 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Wilhem Renz (German) Retro bar cart or tea trolley, 1950s, with a rotating black and glass covered

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Bar cart in the style of Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s

$2,041

Bar cart in the style of Cesare Lacca, Italy, 1950s

Located in IT

Bar cart with double shelf and bottle holder space in Cesare Lacca style. Some details of the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage White Metal Bar Cart, 1950s, Germany

$4,541

Mid Century Modern Vintage White Metal Bar Cart, 1950s, Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage bar cart from metal in white color 1950s, Germany. An amazing and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Bamboo and Smoked Glass Bar Cart Serving Trolley with Bottle Holder, 1950s Italy

$1,017

Bamboo and Smoked Glass Bar Cart Serving Trolley with Bottle Holder, 1950s Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Rides very well, looks very good, what more could you want? Mid-Century Modern.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s

$12,000

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s

By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s Geraldo de Barros crafted an ingenious

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Bar Cart Tiles and Wrought Iron, Vallauris France, 1950s

$1,300

Midcentury Bar Cart Tiles and Wrought Iron, Vallauris France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcentury bar cart tiles and wrought iron. Vallauris France, 1950s. Hand-painted tiles! Signed

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

$2,270

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa

Located in Carimate, Como

Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with top glass tier and highlighted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mod. 65 Italian Serving Bar Cart by Ico & Luisa Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s

$3,107

Mod. 65 Italian Serving Bar Cart by Ico & Luisa Parisi for De Baggis, 1950s

By Ico Parisi, A. De Gaggis

Located in Roma, IT

Luisa. The cart was produced by De Baggis in the 1950s in Italy and is signed with the original label

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Metal

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

$2,091

1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Dry Bar Cabinet Liquor Cart

By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi

Located in Carimate, Como

Unique and very elegant Italian Art Deco dry bar cabinet cart with two glass tiers and highlighted

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Serving Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s

$2,409Sale Price|20% Off

Rare Mid-Century Cesare Lacca Serving Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Catania, CT

Italian bar cart designed by Cesare Lacca and produced during the 50s. Glasses with no cracks or chips.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with Removable Trays in Mategot Style, France, 1950s

$1,494

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart with Removable Trays in Mategot Style, France, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Good to very good condition. With removable trays.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ebonized Wood and Glass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy 1950s

$2,007

Ebonized Wood and Glass Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca, Italy 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Catania, CT

Elegant 1950s Italian bar cart by Cesare Lacca, crafted in ebonized wood with a refined sculptural

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Art Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern 1950s Brass & Glass Bar Cart Italian Design Trolley

$1,768

Mid Century Modern 1950s Brass & Glass Bar Cart Italian Design Trolley

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Beautiful and elegant italian mid-century modern bar trolley from the 1950s. This extraordinary bar

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid-Century String Teak Bar Cart Console Side Table, Denmark, 1950s

$1,800

Mid-Century String Teak Bar Cart Console Side Table, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-century string teak bar, cart, Denmark 1950s. Black glass detail.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Vintage Bar Cart Riviera Style, 1950s, Italy

$1,972

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Vintage Bar Cart Riviera Style, 1950s, Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern Vintage bar cart wheel supported from rattan 1950s Italy. This presented cute

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan

Round Mid-Century Brass and Marble-Effect Glass Bar Cart. Italy 1950s

$1,505

Round Mid-Century Brass and Marble-Effect Glass Bar Cart. Italy 1950s

Located in Catania, CT

Elegant round bar cart in authentic 1950s style, featuring a refined brass frame and marble-effect

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Mathieu Matégot style Perforated Metal Bar Cart or Serving Table, 1950s

$2,342Sale Price|20% Off

Mathieu Matégot style Perforated Metal Bar Cart or Serving Table, 1950s

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare vintage French oval perforated bar cart, trolley or drinks cart in the style of Mathieu

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

French Mid-Century Modern Brass & Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s

$1,500

French Mid-Century Modern Brass & Laminate Serving Cart, Trolley, Textable 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

Colorful Mid-Century Modern brass and laminate trays serving cart, trolley from the 1950s made by

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Vintage Bar Cart with Bamboo Newspaper Stand and Bottle Holder, 1950s

$1,434

Vintage Bar Cart with Bamboo Newspaper Stand and Bottle Holder, 1950s

Located in Budapest, Budapest

This serving trolley from the 1950s made of metal coated in brass, with a unique design that

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Brass

Ico Parisi Style, Italian Modern, Wood, Brass, Glass, Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s

$3,500

Ico Parisi Style, Italian Modern, Wood, Brass, Glass, Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Stamford, CT

Ico Parisi Style, Italian Modern, Wood, Brass, Glass, Bar Cart, Italy, 1950s A stained and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s

$1,434

Mid-Century Teak “Thea” Trolley, Bar Cart by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1950s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Göteborg, SE

Elegant “Thea” serving trolley designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1950s, crafted in teak with a sleek

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Antique 1850s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

1950s French Two-Tier Metal and Wood Bar Cart With Bottle Holder

$1,595

1950s French Two-Tier Metal and Wood Bar Cart With Bottle Holder

Located in High Point, NC

versatile, it functions beautifully as a bar cart, serving trolley, or compact storage piece, bringing

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Mid-20th Century French Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Bar Cart Brass and Wood by Cesare Lacca, Italie, 1950s

$1,600

Mid-Century Bar Cart Brass and Wood by Cesare Lacca, Italie, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Mid-century bar cart brass and wood by Cesare Lacca, Italie 1950s. Original patinated brass

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Maple Wood Brass Parts, 1950s

$2,988

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca Maple Wood Brass Parts, 1950s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Midcentury Italian Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca maple wood brass parts 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Maple

Swedish Tea or Bar Cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s

$3,298

Swedish Tea or Bar Cart by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 1950s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Matosinhos, 13

A beautiful design piece, imagined by Josef Frank for the Swedish brand Svenskt Tenn in the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass, Sheet Metal

Metal and Wood Cart by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome, Italy, 1950s

$2,235

Metal and Wood Cart by Ico Parisi for MIM Rome, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in Milan, IT

Cart by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma. Late 50s upfront design with metal details.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s

$5,000

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Mid century PT10 serving cart by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1950s

$1,191Sale Price|20% Off

Mid century PT10 serving cart by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1950s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in ECHT, NL

Mid century serving cart. Model PT10 designed by Cees Brakeman for Pastoe in the 1950s. It has two

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bar Cart Serving Trolley 1950s Italy

$2,151

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Bar Cart Serving Trolley 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid century modern vintage rattan or bamboo bar cart or serving trolley, which shows amazing

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Swedish Teak Two Tier Serving Cart by Glas & Tra Sweden, 1950s.

$1,135

Mid-Century Swedish Teak Two Tier Serving Cart by Glas & Tra Sweden, 1950s.

By AB Glas & Trä

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Add a touch of Scandinavian elegance to your space with this versatile serving cart, manufactured

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Aldo Tura Goat Skin Brass Bar Serving Cart Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern

$3,800

Aldo Tura Goat Skin Brass Bar Serving Cart Vintage 1950s Mid Century Modern

By Aldo Tura

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage 1950s Aldo Tura goat skin & brass bar serving cart. With an iconic geometric Italian mid

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Grappa Trolley by Cesare Lacca in Glass, Brass and Metal. Italy, 1950’s

$2,450

Grappa Trolley by Cesare Lacca in Glass, Brass and Metal. Italy, 1950’s

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Serving trolley by Cesare Lacca in very good condition. The wheels run smooth again and the brass has been cleaned and made. The mahogany forms great contrast both in colour as in ma...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Polished Brass circa 1950's Drinks Trolley

$1,729

Mid-Century Modern Glass and Polished Brass circa 1950's Drinks Trolley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1950's. A good looking well made and decorative drinks serving trolley, the glass is smoked and

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique Italian circa 1950's Brass & Glass Tea Cake Serving Trolley

$2,698

Stunning Antique Italian circa 1950's Brass & Glass Tea Cake Serving Trolley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, circa 1950’s Mid-Century Modern brass and glass

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Aldo Tura 1950s Mid-Century Bar Cart, Trolley or Stand in Brown Italian Goatskin

$2,979

Aldo Tura 1950s Mid-Century Bar Cart, Trolley or Stand in Brown Italian Goatskin

By Aldo Tura

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Midcentury Modern vintage Italian 1950s bar cart, tea trolley or drinks stand by Aldo Tura, Milan

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s

$1,238

MCM 'Thea' Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, Sweden, 1950s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak & Oak Drinks Trolley / Bar Cart by Yngve Ekstrom, 1960s Superb Mid

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak, Teak

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of 1950s kitchen cart on 1stDibs. A piece of 1950s kitchen cart — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 1950s kitchen cart — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of 1950s kitchen cart, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Cesare Lacca, Aldo Tura and Mathieu Matégot each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of 1950s kitchen cart that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950s Kitchen Cart?

A piece of 1950s kitchen cart can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,211, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $49,129.

Finding the Right Bar-carts for You

Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.

Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.

As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.

Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.

Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.

We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.

Questions About 1950s Kitchen Cart

What is 1950s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What watches were popular in 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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